Jump Start Your Mind With Spiritual Affirmations

What we think and believe will inevitably come out in our actions. In one-way or another a negative attitude can make or break a relationship. The power of your mind is a strong force and can be used to do good with or can be used to do damage with. What do you watch on TV? Who do you hang out with in your spare time? What kind of people do you work with on any given day?

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. (Ephesians 4:22,23 NIV)

What happens when we watch inspirational and meaningful programs on television? We walk away feeling good and having a good outlook on life. We literally become inspired. But what happens when watch horrific or violent images and hear negative and destructive programs on television? It gives us the opposite effect, doesn't it? We may feel depressed, sad, lonely, or angry watching these negative programs on a daily basis. It may even give us nightmares during the night, making us feel tired and grouchy in the morning.

In the same way, the people we associate with could be steering us away from God rather than to God. As believers our minds absolutely need a daily dose of spiritual wisdom and guidance to help us get through the day. Many people we interact with through the day may use foul language, or boast unkind words about each other, and they may have a bad attitude toward life in general. This is not what our minds need to see and hear every day.

Affirm your Christ centered beliefs every day with daily devotions and prayer. Keep your focus always on Christ and take Him with you when you leave the house. When you go to work and when you are around people who cannot control their tongues and bad attitudes, you can be the salt of the earth and the light on the mountaintop for them!

Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 2:5 NIV)

How can we have a Christ like attitude when we get all stressed out because the boss gave us a heavy load, or there is too much office politics between co-workers, or there is favoritism going on with the manager? Don't let yourself become a part of it!

For everyone born of God overcomes the world. (1 John 5:4 NIV)

As Christ followers we are not to be a part of this world. We should not intermingle within the worldly behaviors and attitudes of unbelievers. Don't let the world tell you who you are - let God tell you who you are. We must learn to affirm in our heart and mind who we are and what we believe through what we know to be true.

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight. (1 Corinthians 3:19 NIV)

I don't believe, that no matter how hard we tried, we could ever have the same attitude as Jesus, but at least we have an example to follow, so that when we are in the world among unbelievers we can be the affirmation for Jesus Christ. Jesus' attitude was a humble one and He walked the earth serving others. We should try and follow that attitude to the best of our ability. To serve others is not to be like them but to be different and stand out as an example of virtue and principles. Isn't that following Jesus Christ?

Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened. But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. (1 Peter 3:14,15 NIV)

Questions For Couples

Did you pray with your wife at least four times last week? Why or why not?

Do you remain positive and encouraging for your wife even when you might be having a down day?

How are you different than people you work with? In a good way or bad way?

When you come home do you spend quality spiritual time with your wife and or, family?

How can you bring more spiritual leadership and guidance into your home?

Write down five positive and encouraging Proverbs from the bible and study them with your wife. How can you use those five Proverbs daily in your spiritual lives?